Bob Marley's 'Legend' Deluxe makes sense

That probably no potential buyer must be convinced of the undeniable musical quality of the artist and his work in a review of this double CD, I suppose. These Bob Marley is just too well known to be still seriously ignored can ...

Unfortunately, I was not here the previously existing reviews really enthusiastic or even interested, because in (mutatis mutandis) "... great Mucke for chillout" I can do without, because, although they might corresponds to a spontaneous desire to communicate the writer, but hardly any benefits - in terms of buyer counseling - has. Finally, someone may have another, very different sensations when listening to the music.

So, if not a (superfluous, because well-known ...) write essay on the unprecedented role of Bob Marley in reggae and the music at all (the detour to the corresponding Wikipedia page is always just a few mouse clicks away), what then a (subjective, because reviews are always subjective and never really objectively) to post evaluation of the double-CD?

How about this?

The Album
It is in 'Legend' is a compilation (Song-coupling) to a so-called. "Greatest Hits" album and that is a very good. For purists such Best Of ... Greatest Hits ... and albums are often frowned upon, they are subject to only the original albums, as a benchmark. Those who do not, however, want to establish all or most of Bob Marley albums (or can for financial reasons), for this double CD offers an excellent career overview, especially as it is very high in presentation, song selection and sound. Not without reason is 'Legend' the best-selling reggae album of all time.

As a supplement, I recommend the legendary live album 'Bob Marley & The Wailers - Babylon By Bus "(photo of the cover I put up at the customer photo), along with' Legend 'You have then already a very good foundation when it comes to Bob Marley and can - if interested - at any time to some original albums expand on CD (eg, 'Exodus').

Sound quality
I own both the older version of the album (single CD), as well as the Expanded Deluxe Edition (double CD). Besides the fact that here the desired and elusive remix and 12inch single versions of many Marley classics are gathered on CD 2, was interested especially the sound quality of the original album, remastered version as.

My verdict: "Legend Deluxe" sounds much better because noise ratio and dynamic gently but were effectively improved. That's how I imagine a good remastering: Insert the progress of Studio technology so that it comes to a real improvement in sound and without the compression techniques that make a recording only seem louder, at the expense of dynamic range and freedom from interference of the recording ( see also under the heading "Loudness War" the appropriate Wikipedia page).

Buy recommendation:
Who appreciates the audiophile sound of the deluxe album and want to have the same 13 looking and hard to source 12inch Single versions of many songs, which is very well served with this Deluxe Edition compared to the old (much weaker sounding) CD version.